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simon cowell. who would ke lace him? we'll tell you. >> the rain delay turns into the wild kingdom. you're watching "early today." >>> good morning, welcome back to "early today." i'm thomas roberts. more of your top headlines this morning. more deaths are linked to accelerator problems in toyota vehicles. 37 more people could have died than reported. >> in gaza, an action as a response to mortar fire of the territory into israel. >>> a texas man convicted of the 1999 shooting death of his estranged life. he's the 11th person executed in texas and the 458th since the reintroduction of the death penalty in 1976. >> and the woman whose chimpanz chimpanzee attacked a friend. the animal was killed by police. nash's family was suing herald for $50 million. >>> the modern-day treasure hunt to tell you about in egypt. the team is excavating the palace ruled by cleopatra. the divers are going into the sea sent into the sea. >>> the dow opened at 10043, a chance of losing 22 points yesterday. the s&p gained a fraction. the nasdaq shed two points. in tokyo, the nikkei added 62 points. in hong
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she was playing simon cowell against thedu producers of "american idol" saying you know what? if you don't give me the $15 million, i'llo work for simon next year. >> i feel like i'm on tmz/the insider. i finally feel cool. >> heated exchan between the teacher and new jersey governor chris christie. >> if you want to put on a show and giggle every time i talk, i have no interest in answering your question. >> in the end, some teachers came to the governor's defense. we'll tell you why. >> i love that guy! a reporter on the offensive taking on the players andje coaches of the new york jets. what does she have to do with it? that story straight ahead. >> she's covering a soccer game. the challenge jobs. don't tell me about a do a day care full of kids, house chickens. call a day's work. call 1-800-steem [ female annncoper ] food myth #9. [ woman ] chopping and peeling can be kinda relaxing at the end of the day. [ female announcer ] relaxing for who? try new market creations from lean cuisine. the new steam pouch locks in the fresh taste of crisp veggies, tender chicken, and al
she was playing simon cowell against thedu producers of "american idol" saying you know what? if you don't give me the $15 million, i'llo work for simon next year. >> i feel like i'm on tmz/the insider. i finally feel cool. >> heated exchan between the teacher and new jersey governor chris christie. >> if you want to put on a show and giggle every time i talk, i have no interest in answering your question. >> in the end, some teachers came to the governor's...
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interested in simon cowell's departure. most of them think i should take over, that you would be a very good judge. you need a brit to replace a brit but i don't think i could handle a pay cut. >> shepard: it would be give. i'm looking at reuters and they say simon cowell spoke to the tv reporters there and in los angeles and he said i'm confident american idol will continue to be number one. american idol opens it's ninth season tomorrow and it's the most watch tv show. this gives him another boost of publicity. he'll be on tomorrow night, and that will be part of the story through the year. that and a glass of coca-cola on the desk. >> it will get more viewers tuning in. it's well timed. fox is very smart. exactly what you do if you want to get people watching, looking to see if ellen degeneres comes the main figure. clearly there's a big, big -- those are big shoes to fill. anybody who stands in for simon cowell next season, if there's next season. >> you can't have america without american idol. all this is owned by the
interested in simon cowell's departure. most of them think i should take over, that you would be a very good judge. you need a brit to replace a brit but i don't think i could handle a pay cut. >> shepard: it would be give. i'm looking at reuters and they say simon cowell spoke to the tv reporters there and in los angeles and he said i'm confident american idol will continue to be number one. american idol opens it's ninth season tomorrow and it's the most watch tv show. this gives him...
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i couldn't be simon cowell. no, ma'am. do you understand? >> reporter: she's very comfortable being judge judy. lots of people would say, listen, for the first 25 years of your career, you were doing really important work. >> that's true. >> reporter: making an enormous difference in the lives of very real people. is this work as valuable? >> no. oh, the substantive part of the work that i did in family court, i don't think can ever be replicated in this media. but please, make no mistake, i don't think that the work that i'm doing in the entertainment industry is steven spielberg. that is not the kind of legacy that i -- i'm contemplating leaving. i'm having a good time. i think there is a message of responsibility that does resonate. >> love you judge judy. >> thank you. >> reporter: but to the end of our visit, a surprise. the dynamo may just be done. >> reporter: the contract goes until, reportedly, 2013. >> correct. >> reporter: you will be -- >> 69 years old. >> reporter: is that going to be that? >> probably. probably. i think 2013 wo
i couldn't be simon cowell. no, ma'am. do you understand? >> reporter: she's very comfortable being judge judy. lots of people would say, listen, for the first 25 years of your career, you were doing really important work. >> that's true. >> reporter: making an enormous difference in the lives of very real people. is this work as valuable? >> no. oh, the substantive part of the work that i did in family court, i don't think can ever be replicated in this media. but...
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what did simon cowell do to be called the america taxpayers idol. why he may have saved you billions. thing as taking a chance? as having to decide to go for it? at the hartford, we help businesses of all kinds... feel confident doing what they do best. by protecting your business, your property, your people. you've counted on us for 200 years. let's embrace tomorrow. and with the hartford behind you, achieve what's ahead of you. ♪ >> liz: coming up, the cranky "american idol" judge trying to save the american taxpayers. why you might call him your idol and soon. hiring frenzy at a company >>> hello, i'm brian wilson in washington with a fblette fos alert. emergency crews on the island after staten island ferry slammed in a dock. "associated press" says at least 35 people suffered minor injuries and one was said to be seriously hurt but so far no deaths reported. it all started around 9:25 this morning. police say the ferry docked hard coming in the terminal. the boat involved is the andrew j. barberry, the same boat involved in a crash in 2003. 1
what did simon cowell do to be called the america taxpayers idol. why he may have saved you billions. thing as taking a chance? as having to decide to go for it? at the hartford, we help businesses of all kinds... feel confident doing what they do best. by protecting your business, your property, your people. you've counted on us for 200 years. let's embrace tomorrow. and with the hartford behind you, achieve what's ahead of you. ♪ >> liz: coming up, the cranky "american idol"...
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simon cowell just announced that he's leaving "idol." this will be his last season, and he announced he's leaving on my first day. i'm trying not to take it personally. >> reporter: fox won't comment on simon's possible replacement, but we know where he's going. simon will launch a new show on fox called "x-factor," another singing competition that's already a big hit in the uk. and yes -- >> i am possibly the most proudest person in the world right now. >> reporter: -- he'll judge on that show, too, when it comes to the u.s. in 2011. simon will also run it as the executive producer. >> and actually getting successful is more fun than being successful sometimes, and i kind of missed that. >> you are ready for the big-time, dog, because you know who you are. >> reporter: with paula gone and simon going, randy will be the only original dog left. the question is, can "idol" survive this loss? >> i don't think we're on the verge of killing "american idol," but the producers are going to have to be hugely careful about who they replace him wi
simon cowell just announced that he's leaving "idol." this will be his last season, and he announced he's leaving on my first day. i'm trying not to take it personally. >> reporter: fox won't comment on simon's possible replacement, but we know where he's going. simon will launch a new show on fox called "x-factor," another singing competition that's already a big hit in the uk. and yes -- >> i am possibly the most proudest person in the world right now. >>...
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simon cowell is the creative force behind the program. he is out. and i don't know, i don't know whether this is cure revive. number one, do you care that it gives relief to a lot of people? it gives joy to a lot of people. i believe that. and, number two, is it done? >> i always care when a show, a good family show like that brings joy to people. i think that's obviously a good thing. yeah, but i want to give you a take on this that you will not hear any place else. i guarantee you that. and that is that the show has largely been a success, of course, because not entirely but largely because of simon cowell. that's because simon cowell does something that is rare in our culture. he tells the truth. now, we always tell our kids honesty is the best policy. that's a little too simple. you get in a lot of trouble. and in many cases you will get in a lot more trouble for telling the truth than telling a lie unless you are under oath, i mean. your wife says to you, how do i look in this dress? you say not too good. you are going to get in trouble for tha
simon cowell is the creative force behind the program. he is out. and i don't know, i don't know whether this is cure revive. number one, do you care that it gives relief to a lot of people? it gives joy to a lot of people. i believe that. and, number two, is it done? >> i always care when a show, a good family show like that brings joy to people. i think that's obviously a good thing. yeah, but i want to give you a take on this that you will not hear any place else. i guarantee you that....
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simon cowell is out, sarah palin is in and conan o'brien is still stuck in limbo. >>> the earthquake was so powerful it knocked jay leno's show from 10:00 to 116789. 35. >> we'll straighten it out for you early this tuesday morning, january 12th, 2010. captioning funded by cbs >>> good morning, everybody. it's tuesday already. >> wow. >> good morning. i'm maggie rodriguez with harry smith. that picture, i don't know if we can take it again, but did you see that stunning picture of the sun creeping out? >> is that what that was? >> that's just gorgeous. hope you're having a good morning wherever you you are. >> a lot of news to get to this morning. we start this morning with some bad poll numbers for president obama. a new cbs poll says 46% about of americans approve of how the president is doing his job. it is the first time on the cbs poll that his approval ratings have dropped below 50%. and the president is still dealing with fallout from senator harry reid's comments. cbs news congress at correspondent nancy cordes is in washington with more. good morning. >> reporter: good morni
simon cowell is out, sarah palin is in and conan o'brien is still stuck in limbo. >>> the earthquake was so powerful it knocked jay leno's show from 10:00 to 116789. 35. >> we'll straighten it out for you early this tuesday morning, january 12th, 2010. captioning funded by cbs >>> good morning, everybody. it's tuesday already. >> wow. >> good morning. i'm maggie rodriguez with harry smith. that picture, i don't know if we can take it again, but did you see...
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. >> larry: tonight, american idols ryan seacrest, simon cowell, ellen degeneres, randy jacks jackson, and kara dioguardi. and the fight iing, is it for real? next on "larry king live." we welcome back ryan seacrest, the host of "american idol" and judges, simon cowell, ellen degeneres, randy jackson and kara dioguardi. here's a look at who's still standing. ♪ but i can't help falling in love with you ♪ ♪ a little more spark one more time come on now baby satisfy ♪ ♪ you know i would never lie to you ♪ ♪ my blue suede shoes ♪ ♪ happiness he'll grow to be an angry young man snoed snoed ♪ ♪ down in misery >> larry: this will be a test in hosting a program. our guests are ryan seacrest, the host of "american idol" simon cowell, ellen degeneres, randy jackson and kara dioguardi. >> he just told your stage manager to make sure he was taller than me in the seat. and now he's in my seat. >> larry: we have a surprise announcement, simon will enter "dancing with the stars" next season. and of course, we're here to discuss the charities that receive money from "idol gives
. >> larry: tonight, american idols ryan seacrest, simon cowell, ellen degeneres, randy jacks jackson, and kara dioguardi. and the fight iing, is it for real? next on "larry king live." we welcome back ryan seacrest, the host of "american idol" and judges, simon cowell, ellen degeneres, randy jackson and kara dioguardi. here's a look at who's still standing. ♪ but i can't help falling in love with you ♪ ♪ a little more spark one more time come on now baby satisfy...
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it was also an american idol farewell for simon cowell. we'll have a lot more throughout the morning including live reports from los angeles. >>> right now, our other big story. get ready for ugly weather today. tucker is in with all the details. are we talking about a summer storm? >> oh, yeah. some of those could be big later on this afternoon. the morning commute would be fine. talking about just heat and humidity for much of the day but later in the afternoon, looks like we could have some pretty good showers and thunderstorms. there is your satellite-radar. kind of a funny pattern here, see the cloud cover and the showers off across southern new england. that is headed in our direction. as that drops toward the mid- atlantic t will increase our chances for not only cloud cover but showers and thunderstorms later this afternoon. we'll be in for another hot one today, no doubt about it. current temperatures, 74 in washington. 73 in baltimore to start the day. hagerstown, you are 73 this hour. even ocean city, 69 right now. partly cloudy
it was also an american idol farewell for simon cowell. we'll have a lot more throughout the morning including live reports from los angeles. >>> right now, our other big story. get ready for ugly weather today. tucker is in with all the details. are we talking about a summer storm? >> oh, yeah. some of those could be big later on this afternoon. the morning commute would be fine. talking about just heat and humidity for much of the day but later in the afternoon, looks like we...
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it was also the end of an era, as simon cowell said good-bye. here's abc's john donvan. >> reporter: the idols were american. >> i thought the dancing was a bit desperate. when you entered this competition, did you really believe you could become, what you're standing on there, the american idol? >> yes, sir. >> well, you're deaf. >> reporter: it was always the brit who stole the show. and with his departure after tonight, what goes with him? well, we can't really call it charm. >> what was that? >> reporter: and as often as he may have prefaced his remarks with this. >> i'm not being rude but -- >> reporter: what really made simon cowell rich and famous and the real star of "american idol" is when he would say this -- >> terrible. >> reporter: the truth. >> you're still boring. >> reporter: not the everyone's special, you get a trophy truth. but the unvarnished truth. that there are real standards of excellence. >> i didn't think that was good enough. i think if you win this competition, we will have failed. >> reporter: and very few people can
it was also the end of an era, as simon cowell said good-bye. here's abc's john donvan. >> reporter: the idols were american. >> i thought the dancing was a bit desperate. when you entered this competition, did you really believe you could become, what you're standing on there, the american idol? >> yes, sir. >> well, you're deaf. >> reporter: it was always the brit who stole the show. and with his departure after tonight, what goes with him? well, we can't really...
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. >> larry: tonight, american idols ryan seacrest, simon cowell, ellen degeneres, randy jackson, and kara dioguardi. all together for "idol gives back." plus, we take you inside "idol" with the latest. the quarrelling between ryan and simon, is it for real? next on "larry king live." we welcome back ryan seacrest, the host of "american idol" and judges, simon cowell, ellen degeneres, randy jackson and kara dioguardi. we're happy to have them all with us tonight. we're down to seven contestants on the show. here's a look at who's still standing. ♪ but i can't help falling in love with you ♪ ♪ all night long ♪ oh yes i do ♪ a little more spark one more time i say ♪ ♪ come on baby now satisfy me ♪ let's not let a good thing die ♪ ♪ when you know i would never lie to you ♪ ♪ don't you step on my blue suede shoes ♪ ♪ this child needs a helping hand ♪ ♪ or he'll grow to be an angry young man ♪ ♪ i'll tell everybody i'm down in misery ♪ ♪ down in misery >> larry: this will be a test in hosting a program. >> come on. >> larry: our guests are ryan seacr
. >> larry: tonight, american idols ryan seacrest, simon cowell, ellen degeneres, randy jackson, and kara dioguardi. all together for "idol gives back." plus, we take you inside "idol" with the latest. the quarrelling between ryan and simon, is it for real? next on "larry king live." we welcome back ryan seacrest, the host of "american idol" and judges, simon cowell, ellen degeneres, randy jackson and kara dioguardi. we're happy to have them all...
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the irreplaceable simon cowell. i mean, he's the guy that even if you never watched the show, you know about simon, you know his attitude, you know what he's like. they couldn't get a carbon copy, obviously. but steven tyler. that's -- that's a surprise, to put it mildly. >> i'd like to think that jennifer lopez is replacing simon cowell. but in all seriousness, yes, steven tyler is a bit of a dark horse. i mean, he's an ageing boston rocker. he does know his music. i mean, i can totally see j.lo and randy jackson clicking. i get that chemistry. but i'm not quite sure what steven tyler has in common with them, personality wise. then again, i don't think the chemistry can be any worse than it was last season. and like i said, he knows his music. so maybe he will -- we'll have to see how they actually develop the three of them together. but this is a wholesale makeover of this show. >> and harry connick jr., just too nice for the simon role? >> too nice, maybe, you know, they didn't like the louisiana accent. i think,
the irreplaceable simon cowell. i mean, he's the guy that even if you never watched the show, you know about simon, you know his attitude, you know what he's like. they couldn't get a carbon copy, obviously. but steven tyler. that's -- that's a surprise, to put it mildly. >> i'd like to think that jennifer lopez is replacing simon cowell. but in all seriousness, yes, steven tyler is a bit of a dark horse. i mean, he's an ageing boston rocker. he does know his music. i mean, i can totally...
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we've got simon cowell announcing that he is leaving "american idol." we've got that man right there, conan o'brien, host of "the tonight show," kind of questioning his future at nbc. we're going to get into that in just a second. this is -- we have some serious sirens here. [ sirens ] >> i think we're all going to be okay. >> right down the street, actually. before we go any further, before we're evacuated, let's go inside. ann's got a check of all the headlines. >> all right. >> wow! >> let's just hope everything out there is okay. thanks a lot, matt and natalie. good morning once again, everybody. >>> in the news, today a leading iranian nuclear scientist who recently took the risk of challenging the government of iran, was killed by a bomb on a motorcycle that exploded outside of his home. the scientist has publicly backed the opposition in iran's presidential election, and for its part, iran is blaming the u.s. and israel for the bombing. >>> today, the president and first lady are attending the funeral of vice president joe biden's mother. jean bi
we've got simon cowell announcing that he is leaving "american idol." we've got that man right there, conan o'brien, host of "the tonight show," kind of questioning his future at nbc. we're going to get into that in just a second. this is -- we have some serious sirens here. [ sirens ] >> i think we're all going to be okay. >> right down the street, actually. before we go any further, before we're evacuated, let's go inside. ann's got a check of all the...
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simon cowell announced yesterday that he is leaving american idol. that is going to happen when the current season ends. his departure comes as the network has a version of the popular series called the x factor r that will air in 2011. >>> a fame strong man who once lifted 3200 pounds at coknee island and was bending corners at the age of 104 has died. joe was struck and killed as he crossed a parkway in brooklyn yesterday. police said the driver was going the speed limit and had not been drinking during his -- he married the, he hob knobbed with harry, watched jack determine see knock out, and was friendly with mario. he had a big part on the water front. he would have been 105 years of age on march 19th. >>> all right. former baseball slugger mark mcgwire says he knew this day would come but he didn't know when. a remorseful mark mcgwire admitted yesterday he used steroids when he broke the home run record back in 1998. the long time athletic and st. louis cardinal said looking back i wish i had never played during the steroid era. his admission c
simon cowell announced yesterday that he is leaving american idol. that is going to happen when the current season ends. his departure comes as the network has a version of the popular series called the x factor r that will air in 2011. >>> a fame strong man who once lifted 3200 pounds at coknee island and was bending corners at the age of 104 has died. joe was struck and killed as he crossed a parkway in brooklyn yesterday. police said the driver was going the speed limit and had not...
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but consider, who needs simon cowell in the mix at all when a kid like greyson michael chance can succeed without a judge in site on youtube. ♪ until that girl is mine >> reporter: i'm john donvan for "nightline" in san bruno, california. >> and the star of that young man singing lady gaga has taken off. as of tonight, nearly 4 million viewer and counting. our thanks to john donvan. >>> when we come back, get the popcorn ready. this movie is downright dreadful, and fans just can't get enough. find out why in tonight's "sign of the times." hi, i'm ellen. here's what can do with 4g from sprint. i'm using my 4g mobile broadband card to download the multimedia client presentation my associate dave here was supposed to bring. and while that's happening, dave will attempt to explain to our boss why he left the one thing he was responsible for back at the office. okay, got it. what can you do with 4g? [ male announcer ] get a free 3g/4g card from sprint. it's more than a wireless network. it's a wireless revolution. deaf, hard-of-hearing and people with speech disabilities, access www. sprintr
but consider, who needs simon cowell in the mix at all when a kid like greyson michael chance can succeed without a judge in site on youtube. ♪ until that girl is mine >> reporter: i'm john donvan for "nightline" in san bruno, california. >> and the star of that young man singing lady gaga has taken off. as of tonight, nearly 4 million viewer and counting. our thanks to john donvan. >>> when we come back, get the popcorn ready. this movie is downright dreadful,...
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we have the details on what is ahead now for simon cowell and why. >> he is the judge who loves to hate. simon cowell, the brit never short on controversial quips. >> i think there are a lot of people throwing their television sets out the window at this point. >> now the most recognizable judge on american idol, said he is stepping down after this season. >> you know when it is time to move on. i don't think you should be doing the same thing over and over again. we left, like i said earlier on today, on good terms. >> the news is not a total shocker as there has been speculation about his status with the show. cowell is leaving idol to start another fox program called the x-factor. he created and launched british version of the show in 2004. >> cowell will lead the american idol judges table in relatively new hands. besides randy jackson, kara dioguardi is new to the show and ellen degeneres has yet to be seen since replacing paula. peter rice said the network is committed to both shows and even though cowell may seem irreplaceable network will make sure that idol stays strong. fox ne
we have the details on what is ahead now for simon cowell and why. >> he is the judge who loves to hate. simon cowell, the brit never short on controversial quips. >> i think there are a lot of people throwing their television sets out the window at this point. >> now the most recognizable judge on american idol, said he is stepping down after this season. >> you know when it is time to move on. i don't think you should be doing the same thing over and over again. we...
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like the kind practiced by simon cowell on "american idol." >> you look a little odd. your dancing is terrible. the singing was horrendous. and you look like one of those creatures that live in the jungle with those massive eyes. >> there are those who say you paved the way for simon cowell. >> really? he doesn't give me half his money. >> but you take the point. i mean, that your straight talk allowed him to do that kind of straight talk. >> there's a difference. >> you wouldn't be simon cowell on "american idol"? that's not who -- oh, no. oh, no. those people who come and sing their heart out, and then are annihilated for sport, or what looks like for -- you know, say it wasn't your best night. i couldn't be simon cowell. no, ma'am. >> reporter: towards the end of our visit, a surprise. the dynamo may be just about done. the contract goes until reportedly 2013. >> correct. >> you will be -- >> 69 years old. i hope that i won't have overstayed my welcome even up to 2013. but i think that that's probably enough. >> we'll see if she holds true. clearly making a lot of m
like the kind practiced by simon cowell on "american idol." >> you look a little odd. your dancing is terrible. the singing was horrendous. and you look like one of those creatures that live in the jungle with those massive eyes. >> there are those who say you paved the way for simon cowell. >> really? he doesn't give me half his money. >> but you take the point. i mean, that your straight talk allowed him to do that kind of straight talk. >> there's a...
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simon cowell, the judge you love to hate. simon cowell, the brit never short on controversial quip. after being a draw on the most watched television show in the u.s., he says it's time to hang it up. >> i think that you know when it's time to move on. i don't think you should be doing the same thing over and over again. >> he just brought so much to the table. he was the edge on american idol. >> reporter: because he was such a staple on the show, columnists of the washington examiner question whether idol can maintain popularity. >> he was essential to the brand just like paula abduhl. you take away two major pieces of the brand, are people going to tune in? i'm not sure. >> i think he shakes it up. there is speculation as to who will replace me and all shows need that. you can't have the same people all of the time. it gets boring. >> the news is not a total shocker. there had been recent speculation about his status. he'll leave the american idol judges table in relatively new hands. besidesco judge randy jackson, cara dioguardi is new to the store a while ellen degeneres has ye
simon cowell, the judge you love to hate. simon cowell, the brit never short on controversial quip. after being a draw on the most watched television show in the u.s., he says it's time to hang it up. >> i think that you know when it's time to move on. i don't think you should be doing the same thing over and over again. >> he just brought so much to the table. he was the edge on american idol. >> reporter: because he was such a staple on the show, columnists of the washington...
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it will be entirely different when simon cowell leaves. it will be a question of how the new person that would replace simon cowell would fit with the new dynamic with ellen degeneres as well. >> so mean. >> i could be the mean one and you could be really nice. >> perfect. >> like paula or something. no. >> did you just compare me to paula? >> no, no. >> millions of people have gone to see this movie "avatar" and -- >> you, too. >> i love this blockbuster -- i left feeling awed. some people are leaving the movie depressed because this beautiful world of pandora is fiction. more an thousand comments on the web, ways to cope with the depression of the dream of pandora being intangible. >> that's ridiculous. >> people say they can't bear the thought they will never get to experience the beauty of this alien world pandora. >> did you feel that way? were you depressed? >> no, i'm not depressed. >> i think you may need other things in your life. >> but i will say when you are sitting there watching the movie, you want to go there. at least on va
it will be entirely different when simon cowell leaves. it will be a question of how the new person that would replace simon cowell would fit with the new dynamic with ellen degeneres as well. >> so mean. >> i could be the mean one and you could be really nice. >> perfect. >> like paula or something. no. >> did you just compare me to paula? >> no, no. >> millions of people have gone to see this movie "avatar" and -- >> you, too. >>...
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. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >> larry: "american idol's," ryan seacrest, simon cowell, ellen degeneres, randy jackson, kara dioguardi all together for "idol gives back." plus, inside "idol" for the latest on the competition, the controversy, and the quarrelling between ryan and simon. >> he's being very sweet tonight, isn't he? he's being very kind. >> larry: is it for real? next on "larry king live." >> larry: we welcome back ryan sea crest, and judges ellen degeneres, simon cowell, randy jackson and kara dioguardi. we're down to seven contestants on the show. here's a look at here's still standing. ♪ i can't help falling in love with you ♪ ♪ all night long ♪ yes i did ♪ a little more spark a little less bark ♪ ♪ a little more sun one more time ♪ ♪ come on baby satisfy me ♪ let's not let a good thing die ♪ ♪ when hon you know i never lied to you ♪ ♪ don't you step on my new suede shoes ♪ ♪ he'll grow to be an angry young man ♪ ♪ and i'm going to tell everybody that i'm down in misery ♪ ♪ down in misery >> larry: this will be a test in
. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >> larry: "american idol's," ryan seacrest, simon cowell, ellen degeneres, randy jackson, kara dioguardi all together for "idol gives back." plus, inside "idol" for the latest on the competition, the controversy, and the quarrelling between ryan and simon. >> he's being very sweet tonight, isn't he? he's being very kind. >> larry: is it for real? next on "larry king live." >> larry: we...
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how simon cowell made a name for himself with all that tough talk. his fame, fortune and his next career. stick around. >>> season nine of fox's "american idol" came to a close last night and it came down to the fan favorites, heat dewise and crystal bowersox. ♪ >> i wanted to jump in. 24-year-old paint store clerk from mt. prospect, illinois, first single will be you2's "beautiful day." he sang the hit to close the show and the season. >> a cover. >> i was questioning that earlier, do they do that normally? >> huh. >>> all right, moving on. as we say hello to a new "american idol" we say good-bye to its most popular, i think the best, and most critical judge. >> simon cowell stole the show for nine seasons with his musical genius and sharp tongue. john donvan looks at simon's success. >> this is sadly simon's last night on "american idol." >> reporter: it just can't be good news for "american idol." but tonight's finale also spells farewell for the show's biggest star, who was, sorry singers, sorry seacrest, sorry randy and ellen and cara -- oh, a
how simon cowell made a name for himself with all that tough talk. his fame, fortune and his next career. stick around. >>> season nine of fox's "american idol" came to a close last night and it came down to the fan favorites, heat dewise and crystal bowersox. ♪ >> i wanted to jump in. 24-year-old paint store clerk from mt. prospect, illinois, first single will be you2's "beautiful day." he sang the hit to close the show and the season. >> a cover....
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. >>> simon cowell dissing dancing? better watch out, simon, i hear they may be coming your way. >>> hook up with jon gosselin, get your own reelt shoality sho. i have details of his ex heading to hollywood. now more stories from the "showbiz tonight" news room making news today. >>> now on "showbiz tonight," new revelations today, did sandra bullock force jesse james to go to rehab plus the emotional toll on his kids. >>> tiger woods exposed by alleged mistresses. a new expose reveal dad the nude mistress photo spread and bombshell claims a trusted tiger confidant helped him cheat on elin. "dancing" drama, is she trying to get her partner fired? could kate gosselin be the new "dancing" queen of mean? >> you can't quit. i don't get it. >>> more stories breaking from the showbiz news ticker. >>> welcome back to "showbiz tonight," 30 minutes past the hour. a.j. hammer coming to you from new york city. >> i'm brooke anderson in hollywood with big news breaking today. tiger's brand new mistress mayhem. >> brooke, mayhem bar
. >>> simon cowell dissing dancing? better watch out, simon, i hear they may be coming your way. >>> hook up with jon gosselin, get your own reelt shoality sho. i have details of his ex heading to hollywood. now more stories from the "showbiz tonight" news room making news today. >>> now on "showbiz tonight," new revelations today, did sandra bullock force jesse james to go to rehab plus the emotional toll on his kids. >>> tiger woods...
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we've put together a video tribute to simon cowell. enjoy. >>> think you're amazing. >> oh, thank you so much. >> amazingly dreadful. i think that's probably the weirdest voice i've heard in my life. if i were to say you would be mediocre, that would be the biggest compliment you ever got. stupid. stupid. i don't want to hear it. you sing like a 3 greerld girl dressed like la toya jackson. you look like one of the creatures that live in the jungle with those massive eyes. eye department call to a might mare i had last year. that was like night of the living dead. absolutely useless. sorry. that was complete torture. it was torture. there's only so much punishment someone can take. it was excruciating. it was wet. like a cat barking. it was like swimming in jelly. dolly parton on helium. next. so over the top -- over the top. so old fashioned. old fashioned. really, really corny. corny. corny. corny. i thought it was forgettable. you're forgettable. not going to remember this in ten years time, are we? you are a terrible singer. terribl
we've put together a video tribute to simon cowell. enjoy. >>> think you're amazing. >> oh, thank you so much. >> amazingly dreadful. i think that's probably the weirdest voice i've heard in my life. if i were to say you would be mediocre, that would be the biggest compliment you ever got. stupid. stupid. i don't want to hear it. you sing like a 3 greerld girl dressed like la toya jackson. you look like one of the creatures that live in the jungle with those massive eyes....
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simon cowell is going to get married. according to reports he's going to get married on a boat that's going to be called "the simon cowell." yeah. he's buying a big boat, according to this report in the "mail," he's going to christen it "the simon cowell," it's going to pick up all the wedding guests in barbados, they're going to sail to st. bart's, he's going to get married. that's the lucky lady right there. she's a makeup artist in hollywood. mezghan hussainy is her name. so they're getting married soon. the ring, about $375,000, according to our math. but supposedly, i don't know if you remember this from when you got married or if this was even a consideration, it's bad luck to get married on a boat. >> i would just say as a rule it's probably bad luck to marry someone who's only naming the boat after himself. there's no acknowledgement of her in that boat which means she probably won't get a piece of it. she'll just go sell it. >> she probably knows going into it this is the simon cowell show. >> right, yeah, she's
simon cowell is going to get married. according to reports he's going to get married on a boat that's going to be called "the simon cowell." yeah. he's buying a big boat, according to this report in the "mail," he's going to christen it "the simon cowell," it's going to pick up all the wedding guests in barbados, they're going to sail to st. bart's, he's going to get married. that's the lucky lady right there. she's a makeup artist in hollywood. mezghan hussainy is...
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still ahead arc major admission from simon cowell. >> season -- still ahead, a major admission simon cowell. >> the show's major mean guy is addressing something that has been going around if a long time. sarah palin is getting a job at a newschannel near new. -- near you. >>> making headlines at # 10 this morning, later today, president obama and the first lady will head to wilmington, delaware to afinanced a funeral service for vice president joe biden's mother. this is file video. she was 92 years old. the vice president says his mother died surrounded by family and loved ones. >>> heads of the country's biggest labor unions took their concerns over health care reform straight to the president. a dozen union leaders met with president obama strongly opposing a proposed tax on high- end health insurance plans. some of the labor leaders are wanting that they could face catastrophic problems. >>> sarah palin signed on to the cable channel as part of a multiyear deal. she will highlight a program highlighting inspirational tales from regular ameri
still ahead arc major admission from simon cowell. >> season -- still ahead, a major admission simon cowell. >> the show's major mean guy is addressing something that has been going around if a long time. sarah palin is getting a job at a newschannel near new. -- near you. >>> making headlines at # 10 this morning, later today, president obama and the first lady will head to wilmington, delaware to afinanced a funeral service for vice...
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have simon cowell judge who is the funniest. that would be the best way to settle this. >> i don't think they will take your advice. sarah palin, quickly, ten seconds. going to be a success at fox news? >> certainly, she has a set group of people that want to watch her. when you have an audience that's going to follow you and watch you on a tv show, that can be a plus for whatever show you are. >> okay. christopher john farrelly, thanks very much. if you want to vote on "american idol," can it survive without simon cowell, you can weigh in on our shoutout board. >>> time for weather and sam champion. >> we're going to start with pictures out of florida. the citrus farmers can't breathe a sigh of relief yet. they have a few days before they can get in and examine the crops. 7% to 10% estimate is the damage there. it could deal with prices of the crop. we'll see over the next few days. to collateral damage. a lot of businesses that rely on the warm weather in the deep south, having some problems. this is a sink hole. once you're p
have simon cowell judge who is the funniest. that would be the best way to settle this. >> i don't think they will take your advice. sarah palin, quickly, ten seconds. going to be a success at fox news? >> certainly, she has a set group of people that want to watch her. when you have an audience that's going to follow you and watch you on a tv show, that can be a plus for whatever show you are. >> okay. christopher john farrelly, thanks very much. if you want to vote on...
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check this out, there are rumors going around that simon cowell is going to be knighted by the queen in june. can't wait to see someone finally take the queen down a notch. [ laughter ] [ as simon cowell ] "you call that knighting? just cut out my eyes because i can't look at this. it was crap. it was totally dirivative." [ laughter ] "that's like someone getting knighted on a cruise ship. really." this is cool for anyone looking to drop a few pounds this summer. there's a new internet app that shows you how many calories you burn from tweeting. [ light laughter ] here's a hint -- it's zero. [ laughter ] a police force in germany is experimenting with vultures as an alternative to police dogs for finding dead bodies. [ light laughter ] most interested in how that turns out -- naples pizza makers. [ laughter ] "naples pizza, it tastes just like grandma used to." and another big sex scandal. after admitting to an affair with a staffer, indiana congressman mark sowder said he's leaving the office to focus on repairing his marriage and renewing his walk with the lord. and today the lord
check this out, there are rumors going around that simon cowell is going to be knighted by the queen in june. can't wait to see someone finally take the queen down a notch. [ laughter ] [ as simon cowell ] "you call that knighting? just cut out my eyes because i can't look at this. it was crap. it was totally dirivative." [ laughter ] "that's like someone getting knighted on a cruise ship. really." this is cool for anyone looking to drop a few pounds this summer. there's a...
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speaking of people with fans, simon cowell. first, paula, now simon. >> what are they going to do without him? >> i don't know. because i don't think the show will be the same. the good news is that "the x factor," his other show, will launch in 2011. he says cause of launching "x factor" this was the last season on "american idol." they talked about ellen coming on the show. she was making a joke saying she is decideing not to take it personally that simon has now decided he's leaving. >> simon cowell just announced that he's leaving "idol." this will be his last season. and he announced he's leaving on my first day. i'm trying not to take it personally. >> you know, eric, a problem that you and i know so well, money is not the issue. cowell is saying that "american idol" did offer him a lot of money. the rumor is something like $36 million. he was already making on "american idol." but he really believed in "x factor" and wanted to bring it to america. >> needs a new project. >> what about "american idol" without simon? they
speaking of people with fans, simon cowell. first, paula, now simon. >> what are they going to do without him? >> i don't know. because i don't think the show will be the same. the good news is that "the x factor," his other show, will launch in 2011. he says cause of launching "x factor" this was the last season on "american idol." they talked about ellen coming on the show. she was making a joke saying she is decideing not to take it personally that...
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. >>> at 4:30, what the co-hosts of "american idol" are now saying after learning simon cowell plans to call it quits. >>> and at 4:45, the big changes retailers say you should expect to see in an effort to boost their bottom line. >>> should sex offenders deemed dangerous to society be held indefinitely to protect the public? that's the question the supreme court is taking up today. the court is considering the constitutionality of a 2006 law that allows the federal government to keep sexually dangerous prisoners locked up. even after they've finished their ntences. brian mooar joins us live with more on this story. brian? >> higthe federal government ca order a person that's sexually dangerous to be held. days before his scheduled release on a child pornography conviction, braden comstock was told that he wouldn't be getting out of prison because he sexually dangerous. now his case is before the supreme court, which heard arguments on the adam walsh protection act. it allows the federal government to order extreme sexual predators held indefinitely. the case could redefine the cons
. >>> at 4:30, what the co-hosts of "american idol" are now saying after learning simon cowell plans to call it quits. >>> and at 4:45, the big changes retailers say you should expect to see in an effort to boost their bottom line. >>> should sex offenders deemed dangerous to society be held indefinitely to protect the public? that's the question the supreme court is taking up today. the court is considering the constitutionality of a 2006 law that allows...
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simon cowell, hard truths. he's not a politician. he's a reality muse ek show judge. is this the kind of person that she's looking to as an example of what being a politician is all about? >> no, i don't think so. but i do think it's quite odd that she spends this time of the book on "american idol" and how there are these kids that think they can go on stage and really they can't. we've all seen those beginning shows of "american idol" and a lot of us feel badly for them. but this spends this part of her book saying that they should know better and that simon cowell is the only one that will give them a hard review, which is what they need. i don't think that she's saying he's a good leader for the country, but that his harsh criticism is what a lot of kids in the country need. especially the ones that think they can sing. funny when you compare -- sorry, alex. >> go ahead. >> i just think it's funny comparing when you see bristol on "dancing with the stars" is obviously doing well, she could win, but she's not the greatest dancer we've seen during the program. >> we
simon cowell, hard truths. he's not a politician. he's a reality muse ek show judge. is this the kind of person that she's looking to as an example of what being a politician is all about? >> no, i don't think so. but i do think it's quite odd that she spends this time of the book on "american idol" and how there are these kids that think they can go on stage and really they can't. we've all seen those beginning shows of "american idol" and a lot of us feel badly for...
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. >>> my simon cowell is moving on from "american idol." and what sarah palin says about her new job. fair and balanced. ís >> shepard: mark mcgwire. here is the shocker of the day, he has come clean about something baseball fans long suspected. he admits now he did use steroids even as he toppled the record for the most homeruns in a single game -- or a single season. he says i tried steroids in the '89 off season and then after i was injured in '93 i used steroids again and used them on occasion throughout the 1990s including during the '98 season. that is the season when hit what was then a homerun record of 70. mcguire says he had good years and bad years when taking the drugs but "no matter what i shouldn't have done them and for that i'm truly sorry. mark mcgwire taking a different tone than he did during the congressional hearings on the use of stare during the hearings on professional payable. >> i'm not going to -- professional baseball. >> i'm not here to discuss that. i'm not here to talk about the past. >> he is now because now
. >>> my simon cowell is moving on from "american idol." and what sarah palin says about her new job. fair and balanced. ís >> shepard: mark mcgwire. here is the shocker of the day, he has come clean about something baseball fans long suspected. he admits now he did use steroids even as he toppled the record for the most homeruns in a single game -- or a single season. he says i tried steroids in the '89 off season and then after i was injured in '93 i used steroids...
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i heard that clay aiken wants to be simon cowell's replacement on "american idol." yeah. at least i think that's what he meant when he said he wanted to fill simon cowell's seat. [ audience groans ] [ laughter ] you transcribed it, didn't you? >> steve: yes, i did! it was on the internet. [ laughter ] with a beautiful pen. it was fantastic. >> jimmy: and finally, today is take your dog to work day. or as they call it in china, bring your own lunch day. [ audience groans ] [ laughter and applause ] they eat dogs. that's a fact. >> steve: cultural thing. >> jimmy: ladies and gentlemen, we have a great show. give it up for the roots! ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: very, very nice. ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: very, very nice. the roots. "how i got over" is in stores right now, it's the number one album in the whole, wide world. we got an amazing finish to the week tonight, you guys. one of the funniest human beings alive, adam sandler is here. [ cheers and applause ] love my man. he's the best! speaking of the best, award winning director oliver stone is join
i heard that clay aiken wants to be simon cowell's replacement on "american idol." yeah. at least i think that's what he meant when he said he wanted to fill simon cowell's seat. [ audience groans ] [ laughter ] you transcribed it, didn't you? >> steve: yes, i did! it was on the internet. [ laughter ] with a beautiful pen. it was fantastic. >> jimmy: and finally, today is take your dog to work day. or as they call it in china, bring your own lunch day. [ audience groans ]...
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if you thought simon cowell had a healthy ego, brace yourselves. according to england's daily mail, the former "american idol" judge turned "x factor" creator is about to get a knighthood from the queen. >>> you definitely can't make this stuff up. a few years ago shania twain's best friend cheated with shania's husband breaking up their marriage. now shania has confirmed she's engaged to her now ex-best friend's ex-husband. only in hollywood. for another look at the weather, here's nbc meteorologist bill karins. were you following that? did you have a piece of paper? >> like a word jumble. >> like, you know -- sudoku. >> she's back together with her original person -- >> no. she's with her ex-best friend's ex-husband and her ex-best friend cheated -- >> i'm sorry. sorry, lynn. >> you don't need to understand, bill. >> let's take a last check of our snow in new england this morning. light snow showers are now coming down through connecticut, over long island, little bit of light snow heading for portmouth, portland maine and down into the boston ar
if you thought simon cowell had a healthy ego, brace yourselves. according to england's daily mail, the former "american idol" judge turned "x factor" creator is about to get a knighthood from the queen. >>> you definitely can't make this stuff up. a few years ago shania twain's best friend cheated with shania's husband breaking up their marriage. now shania has confirmed she's engaged to her now ex-best friend's ex-husband. only in hollywood. for another look at...
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you know who's loving it all. >> simon cowell. lots of controversy, lots of money in the bank. you have the worst attitude of any contestant i've ever met on any of these shows. seriously, seriously rude. >> seriously. >> seriously. simon calls you ru who move on to wyclef jean. we know he was running for president of haiti. he's in a little bit of a brouhaha with sean penn. sean penn went after him and head his campaign was basically all about a vision of flying around the world, talking to people. jean came back and said that he was -- sean penn was too busy sniffing cocaine to see me in haiti. obviously under the belt there. penn's rep shot back at his comments, found them highly irresponsible and false and that he does not understand volunteer work down there, it's strenuous >> sean penn is kind of a tough dude. i don't think you want to engage him and egg him on. not that wyclef couldn't handle himself but you never know how he'd retaliate against that. >> exactly. >> let it go. they didn't let you run. be at peace with that. sean penn, i'm sure he'll have a response. he's
you know who's loving it all. >> simon cowell. lots of controversy, lots of money in the bank. you have the worst attitude of any contestant i've ever met on any of these shows. seriously, seriously rude. >> seriously. >> seriously. simon calls you ru who move on to wyclef jean. we know he was running for president of haiti. he's in a little bit of a brouhaha with sean penn. sean penn went after him and head his campaign was basically all about a vision of flying around the...
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simon cowell will do what he wants to do. go to the website and it's on the right side of the page. >> he's still in action now. yes. you can watch him all season, starting tonight. the two hour premier airs here on fox 5. >> and are we going to talk about it tomorrow morning? >> you know it. >>> 7:22 right now on this tuesday morning. up next on fox 5 morning news, plans to bring the trial over prop 8 to a nationwide audience has been cut down. latest on a supreme court ruling coming up next. >>> and plus it was so many for the mear -- responsible for the miracle on the hudson and we're learning the bird strikes are reaching record numbers. >>> and we'll hit the slopes wi holly and she's up at ski liberty where all of the super cold weather is bringing business. and it's not that far from d.c. we'll check in with holly in 30 minutes. >>> making headlines, california's proposition 8 trial kicked off yesterday. before it started the u.s. supreme court barred video coverage of the proceeding. the co
simon cowell will do what he wants to do. go to the website and it's on the right side of the page. >> he's still in action now. yes. you can watch him all season, starting tonight. the two hour premier airs here on fox 5. >> and are we going to talk about it tomorrow morning? >> you know it. >>> 7:22 right now on this tuesday morning. up next on fox 5 morning news, plans to bring the trial over prop 8 to a nationwide audience has been cut down. latest on a supreme...